Back
1600 days ago

Vines Village businesses optimistic despite closure of popular cafe

Alice Angeloni Reporter from Marlborough Express

Businesses at the Vines Village are "optimistic" a new tenant will snap up the cafe quickly, following its closure amid financial pressures due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The award-winning cafe, deli and tap room closed on May 13 with the owners seeking a new tenant to run the cafe.

Despite the cafe closure, other tenants and businesses at the Vines Village were reopening under level 2.

Image
More messages from your neighbours
42 minutes ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

Ashleigh Ogden from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

Image
Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 0% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    0% Complete
  • 0% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    0% Complete
  • 0% Other - I'll share below
    0% Complete
0 votes
44 minutes ago

Reminder

Beth from Blenheim

Just a reminder to please keep your addresses up to date as it can cause confusion.

3 hours ago

Changing the conversation around dementia

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.

Click read more for the full article.

Image